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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.49, 879.60 and 196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.49, 879.60 and 196.52 is: 294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.49 : 879.60 = 196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.49/879.60 = 196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.49x = 879.60 × 196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.49x = 172,854.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,854.59/586.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.73

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